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Mark and Rob talk about the games that they played lately, some recent news, and then discuss how influencers can affect our hobby. Games discussed in this episode include: Awkward Guests: The Walton Case, Maquis, Potato Man, Unfathomable, Marvel Dice Throne Missions, Sanctuary, Aquaria, Pondscape, Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game, Wroth, Shackleton Base: A

Mark and Rob discuss the games that they played recently as well as the news and then they talk about how big crowdfunding campaigns and games affect the hobby. Games discussed in this episode include: Flamecraft Duals, Sanctuary, Tacta, FlipToons, Awkward Guests: The Walton Case, Dominion, Ticket to Ride and Soda Jerk.

Mark and Rob go over recent gaming, the news, and then discuss what titles they're looking forward to in 2026. Enjoy! Games discussed in this episode include: Rats of Wistar, The Gang, Bomb Busters, Lightning Train, ISS Vanguard, Mechs vs. Minions, Madcala, Flamecraft Duals, Gems of Iridescia, Pandemic Legacy: Season 2, Quacks, Super Mega Lucky

Mark and Rob discuss their favorite games releases of 2025. Enjoy! Games discussed in this episode include: Spooktacular, ISS Vanguard, Pandemic Legacy: Season 1, Grimcoven, The Castles of Burgundy: Special Edition, Deception: Murder in Hong Kong, First in Flight, Dragon Eclipse, Echoes of Time, Brink, Speakeasy, The Gang, Cosmic Encounter, Lightning Train, Ark Nova and

Mark and Rob discuss the games they played recently, go over the news, and discuss board game rule books. Enjoy! Games discussed in this episode include: Istanbul: The Dice Game, Tend, Deception: Murder in Hong Kong, ISS Vanguard, Pandemic Legacy: Season 1, Spooktacular, Lands of Amazement, Root and 20 Strong: Tanglewoods Red.

Mark and Rob talk about the games they played lately and then go into the hallmarks of a great game night. Games discussed in this episode include: Andromeda's Edge: Deluxe Edition, Fleet: The Dice Game (Second Edition), Mountain Goats, Botswana, Wyrmspan: Dragon Academy, Twinkle Twinkle, Tend, Pandemic Legacy: Season 1 and The Hobbit: There &

Mark and Rob discuss the latest news, recent gaming, and then talk about the criteria to keep games in our collections. Games discussed in this episode include: SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, Arcs, Fleet: The Dice Game, Path of Civilization, Botswana, I Made You a Mixtape, Brink and FateFlip: Washed Ashore.

Mark and Rob talk about some of the games they've played recently. Then the guys talk about the recent news and Gaming Maturity. Enjoy! Games discussed in this episode include: The Gang, Fresco, Perudo, Ra, L.L.A.M.A., Shadow Hunters, Spooktacular, Puerto Rico, Le Havre, My Father's Work, Dwellings of Eldervale and Unlock!: Game Adventures.

Rob and Mark discuss recent gaming, discuss the size of games, and announce the winners of the recent contest. Enjoy! Games discussed in this episode include: Istanbul: The Dice Game, Grand Central Skyport, Shadow Hunters, Between Two Cities, Steampunk Rally Fusion, Suburbia, Warp's Edge, Wine Cellar, Dog Lover, Brink, Nemesis: Retaliation and I Made You

Mark and Rob talk about some recent gaming and then discuss a big milestone for the show as well as Mark starting to paint with markers! They also bring in a contest to celebrate! Listen to the show to find out how to win a copy of Point Galaxy or Propolis! Games discussed in this

Mark and Rob discuss some of the recent games they've played and then jump into a news update. Then the guys talk about why gamers like to spread the gaming bug to everyone around them. Enjoy! Games discussed in this episode include: Castle Combo, Panda Spin, Gatsby, FlipToons, Galileo Galilei, The Last Command, Line of

The guys are back from Gen Con 2025! Mark and Rob discuss the Con, their experiences, what they say, and the games they picked up and tried. Games discussed in this episode include: Casinopolis, Wroth, Toy Battle, Zenith, Compile: Main 1, Battlestar Galactica: The Board Game, The Last Lighthouse, Conservas, La Habana, Xylotar, Forest Shuffle:

Mark and Rob cover what they played recently and then discuss the games they are most scited for at Gen Con 2025. Enjoy! Games discussed in this episode include: Tzolk'in: The Mayan Calendar, Twinkle Twinkle, Leviathan Wilds and Radlands.

Mark and Rob go over recent gaming and then Mark covers his experiences with 3D printing and how he's using it for the hobby. Games discussed in this episode include: L.L.A.M.A., Phantom Ink, Obscurio, Flip 7 and 7 Wonders: Architects.

Mark and Rob discuss recent gaming and then go into the news, companies increasing their prices, and the Origins Award winners. Enjoy! Games discussed in this episode include: ISS Vanguard, Rumble Nation, Ruins, Looot, Oddland, Money!, Vegas Strip, Castle Combo, Jamaica, Great Western Trail: Second Edition, Cyclades: Legendary Edition and Five Tribes: The Djinns of